Jackson Police continue search for 7-11 robbery suspect

Jackson Police are asking for your help in identifying the suspect from a robbery which took place on Saturday July 14 around 11:20 pm at the 7-11 located in the plaza at the intersection of Bennetts Mills Road and South Cooksbridge Road that sounded a hold up alarm.

As officers were responding, they were advised there was a robbery in progress and the suspect was brandishing a knife.

Police say he fled the scene prior to their arrival, possibly on foot toward the area of the Meridian Health Village located across South New Prospect Road from the 7-11.

The suspect entered the store and demanded money from the cashier at knifepoint and took off after getting an undetermined amount of cash.

He was identified as a white male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white t-shirt underneath it, tan cargo pants and a dark colored ski mask and was reported to be approximately 5’-11” with a slim build.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect in this case is asked to contact Jackson Police Detective Scott Conover at 732-928-1111 or by leaving a tip through the department’s P3 Tips app.